Volunteer

As a volunteer, you can contribute in so many ways to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Do you enjoy being outdoors? Are you a people person? Whatever your interest or talent, we have a job for you!

The Garden offers volunteers a variety of opportunities to share your talents, skills, and interests with people of all ages. Whether you interest is assisting our horticulture staff, greeting visitors and working in the gift shop, or assisting with facility rentals or special events, there is a place for you at the Garden.

Over 1,400 volunteers contribute their time and talents to the garden each year. This level of volunteerism is vital to the continuing growth of the Garden. Consider being a part of "what’s growing on" by joining the volunteer program at the Garden.

Learn and Share - Become a Docent!

Take your volunteerism to the next level and consider becoming a Garden Docent. Docents serve as Garden representatives, hosts, education assistants and tour guides. Docents are trained in Garden presentation and guest management. The next Docent training will begin in March 2008. For more information on the Docent program, or for an application, contact the Volunteer Coordinator (contact info below).

Volunteer Opportunities

• Visitor’s Center and Gazebo Gifts – Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, answer phones, price and display new merchandise, learn cash register and phone operations. Shifts are 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday.
• Education – Volunteers are needed to assist with children’s education programs. These programs provide learning experiences for children, kindergarten through 6th grade. If you like working with children and spending time in the Garden, please join us for these special programs. Volunteers will be contacted well in advance when assistance is needed. Most shifts are approximately 2 hours. Training is provided.
• Clementine’s at the Garden – Volunteers are needed to greet visitors and assist Clementine’s with serving lunch. Shifts are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Horticulture (Gardeners/Greenhouse) – Join our horticulture staff to help with planting and other gardening tasks. You can learn new gardening skills while enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Garden. Shifts are flexible, but generally last approximately 3-4 hours.
• Administrative – Volunteers are needed to assist with miscellaneous projects carried out in the membership office, development office, and marketing office. Projects may include mail-outs, data entry, and filing. Volunteers will be contacted as projects arise. Most shifts will last 3-4 hours each or until project is completed.
• Special Events – Volunteers are needed to assist with hosting and preparing for special events. People with special talents and skills are especially needed. Volunteers will be contacted well in advance when assistance is needed. Most shifts are 2-4 hours.
• Facility Rental – Volunteers are needed to assist weddings, receptions, corporate events and luncheons. This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers who enjoy working with the public. Volunteers will be contacted well in advance when assistance is needed. Most shifts will last approximately 2 hours. Events are held any day of the week, daytime and evening.